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Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.

After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. After also writing for organizations like PopCrave, uInterview, and Talk Radio NYC, Michael began as BroadwayWorld's entertainment editor in August of 2021.

Growing up watching movie musicals like Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on repeat, Michael is an expert on television and film. His love of the film industry has carried over to his work at BroadwayWorld, working with major networks like NBC, ABC, FOX and more to cover Broadway stars taking over the big screen.

He also frequently works with companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Universal to bring exclusive clips and interviews from Broadway-related releases to readers. Stay tuned for the latest news on movies like Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, and more!

As a big fan of pop music, BroadwayWorld Music includes news on your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more, along with coverage on original music from Broadway alums like Reneé Rapp, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and more.

While at BroadwayWorld, he has had the honor of interviewing stars like Katy Perry, Carol Burnett, Denzel Washington, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, and more.

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First Show

The Lion King

Favorite Show

Hairspray

Favorite Stories

Interview: Reneé Rapp Wants to EGOT - After seeing her breakthrough performance in Mean Girls on Broadway, I've been loving Reneé Rapp's debut album, "Snow Angel." It was so exciting to chat with her about launching her solo music career and how her experience on Broadway helped her get there.
Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City - After attending a taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show at 30 Rock, I got to combine two of my favorite things (pop music and Broadway) to share how Kelly Clarkson's talk show will be spotlighting Broadway now that it is in New York City.
Interview: Katy Perry Is Ready to PLAY With New Las Vegas Residency - Continuing my love of combining Broadway and pop music, I sat down with Katy Perry to discuss her spectacular Las Vegas residency, her soon-to-be-released sixth album, and if she would ever come to Broadway.
Sara Bareilles Is Working on a New Musical - As a huge fan of her musical Waitress, it was very exciting that Sara Bareilles exclusively revealed to me that she was working on a new musical.
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination - After first interviewing her in 2020 for the second season of High School Musical: the Series, it was a great time sitting down with Julia Lester to discuss all of her success since then, including her Tony nomination for Into the Woods and starring in the Off-Broadway revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale.

ID to Release THE TETRIS MURDERS Documentary Series

November 9, 2022

TETRIS exploded across America and eventually took the rest of the world by storm.

The Academic Announce 'Sitting Pretty' Tour of North America

November 9, 2022

News of The Academic’s US tour comes after the announcement of European dates, which begin in Glasgow, Scotland on release day, before touching down in major metropoles such as Paris, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam.

KAIRO Release Sophomore EP 'Return To Sender'

November 9, 2022

The EP features already released tracks “Over”, which Billboard included in their R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week list, “Brokenhearted” and “Ready,” which was co-written with UMI.

VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel & James Marsden in New DISENCHANTED Clip

November 9, 2022

Idina Menzel and James Marsden return from the fairy tale world of Andalasia in a new video clip from Disenchanted, the new sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted.

VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell & Detroit Pistons Psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

November 9, 2022

“The Real Love Boat” and “Pictionary” host Jerry O’Connell brings the charm on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.

Chad Tepper Shares New Single '1-800IDONTKNOWYOUANYMORE'

November 9, 2022

lurring the lines between alt-rock and pop-punk, the track was produced by Erik Ron (Black Veil Brides, Guccihighwaters) and JP Clark (Blink 182, We Are the In Crowd) its tongue-in-cheek lyrics take the listener on an emotional rollercoaster as Tepper wants to move on but still pines over an ex.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares DANGEROUS BREED: CRIME. CONS. CATS. Documentary Trailer

November 9, 2022

Canadian filmmaker Frederick Kroetsch spends 10 years trying to make a reality show about controversial independent wrestler and Persian cat breeder, Teddy Hart.

Jagwar Twin Shares Live Acoustic Version of 'The Circle'

November 9, 2022

Earlier this year, Jagwar Twin released their sophomore album 33 via Big Loud Rock.

VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Discusses Reflecting on Life & Death in THE OLD MAN & THE POOL on Broadway on COLBERT

November 9, 2022

Mike Birbiglia stopped by last night’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to discuss his new solo play opening on Broadway this week, The Old Man & the Pool.

HARDY Wins Songwriter of the Year at the 2022 BMI Country Awards

November 9, 2022

Adding to an arsenal of accolades and what American Songwriter calls “the makings of a songwriting legend,” 12-time chart-topping lyricist HARDY was awarded the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at last night's BMI Country Awards.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO Trailer

November 9, 2022

Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and award winning, stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson reimagine the Carlo Collodi tale.

JW Francis Shares New Single 'Dream House'

November 9, 2022

New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist JW Francis has shared new track 'Dream House', the title track from brand new album Dream House.

Alternative Artist Woz Releases Inspired Debut EP 'At The Gulf'

November 9, 2022

Rising alt artist, Woz, releases deeply vulnerable and raw debut EP, At the Gulf.

GRACE CUMMINGS Shares Cover of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You'

November 9, 2022

Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and accomplished stage actor Grace Cummings has released a striking cover of the 90s Fatboy Slim hit 'Praise You,' originally written by Camille Yarbrough.

Flume Shares 'Slugger' Unheard Track From Debut Album

November 9, 2022

Flume, the self-titled debut album from Grammy-winning electronic music titan Flume, was released ten years ago.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Shares WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE? Disney+ Documentary Trailer

November 9, 2022

Idina Menzel has shared a first look at her new documentary, Which Way to the Stage?, which will be released next month on Disney+.

Mother Mother Release Original Anti-Holiday Anthem 'Cry Christmas'

November 9, 2022

Following the band’s sold-out North American/Canadian tour earlier this year, Mother Mother spent the summer lighting up stadium stages in Europe with Imagine Dragons.

Dream Wife Return With New Single 'Leech'

November 9, 2022

The London-based trio Dream Wife – vocalist Rakel Mjöll (she/her), guitarist Alice Go (she/her), bassist Bella Podpadec (they/them) – return with their first new material since 2020.

Fleet Foxes Release 'A Sky Like I've Never Seen' Featuring Tim Bernardes

November 9, 2022

Fleet Foxes release “A Sky Like I’ve Never Seen,” featuring Tim Bernardes.

Snail Mail Announces 'Valentine Fest'

November 9, 2022

For the first time in nearly 5 years, Snail Mail (Lindsey Jordan) will return to her hometown of Baltimore, MD to present Snail Mail’s Valentine Fest.

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